Arrest- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart for a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. Officer Simonson identified the driver as Marco Espositocostaglio. During their interaction, Espositocostaglio was found in possession of narcotics. He was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Marco was released in accordance with bail reform.
Arrest- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:25 p.m., Officer Dylan Emmett responded to Walmart in reference to shoplifting. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30 year-old Rachel Wimmer for shoplifting. Rachel attempted to return merchandise at the courtesy counter that she had just taken from the shelves. Rachel was charged with shoplifting and trespassing since she was previously advised that she was not permitted on the property. She was released pending a Court appearance.
Theft- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 12:03 p.m., a contractor reported items missing from a Tiller Drive property. The victim stated that he left supplies near the road’s edge that were taken by an unknown person. The items included chains and shackles used for the installation of a pool. The theft is valued at $500.
Theft- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 3:53 p.m., a Meadowlark Drive resident reported a theft from her home. The caller described that several pieces of jewelry, valued at $6,000, were stolen during an unknown timeframe. No forced entry was observed.
Arrest- On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Officers Scott Keefe and Joseph Pandorf were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person at Wawa, 701 Route 9. Officers identified the person as Kurt Maniaci who was a wanted person. Kurt was placed under arrest for an active warrant issued by the Ocean County Superior Court and ultimately lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail.
DWI- On Monday, September 13, 2021, at 8:21 a.m., Officer Jason Lee was dispatched to Lakeside Drive after a man was reportedly seen slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Robert Davenport, III. Davenport, 50, was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving prior to being released.
Intoxication- On Monday, September 13, 2021, at 3:48 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio was requested at the Rail Trail near Mill Street for intoxicated subjects. During his arrival, Officer D’Antonio identified the actor as Leonard Brown who was actively consuming alcohol. Brown was issued a local ordinance summons for Possession of Alcohol in a Public Park in addition to a second summons for Littering.
Trespassing- On Wednesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:09 a.m., Officers Noah Schaffer and Scott Anderson responded to Spirits Liquors in reference to a subject harassing customers. The suspect was not present upon the arrival of officers but was identified. The suspect, who is prohibited from the complex, is being sought in reference to trespassing.